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The Haunted House: A Short Story in Two Parts
Paperback
HorrorClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781528725170
Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics
Published: Jun 15 2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.10 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Haunted House by Charles Dickens is a witty and atmospheric ghost story that transforms an ordinary country dwelling into a site of fear and fascination.
The Haunted House opens with the narrator taking possession of a country house long reputed to be the site of strange disturbances. Determined to investigate its mysteries, he gathers a company of friends to stay with him, each prepared to encounter whatever spectres may appear. What follows is a richly atmospheric tale that blends humour with unease, setting the stage for stories of the uncanny told within its walls.
First published as a Christmas special in the magazine All the Year Round in 1859, Dickens' short story reflects his fascination with ghostly encounters, the psychology of fear, and the Victorian tradition of seasonal storytelling.
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